Special Safety Messages - BOMBARDIER DS650 Operator's Manual

SPECIAL SAFETY MESSAGES

THIS VEHICLE IS NOT A TOY AND CAN BE HAZARDOUS TO OPERATE.
This vehicle handles differently from other vehicles including motorcycles and cars. A collision
or rollover can occur quickly, even during routine maneuvers such as turning and driving on hills
or over obstacles, if you fail to take proper precautions.
SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH can result if you do not follow these instructions:
Read this Operator's Guide and all on-product warning labels carefully and follow the oper-
ating procedures described. Watch and pay attention to the Safety Videocassette before
operation.
Never operate this vehicle without proper instruction. Take a training course.
Always follow this age recommendation: A person under 16 years old should never operate
this vehicle.
Never carry a passenger on this vehicle.
Never operate this vehicle on any paved surfaces, including sidewalks, driveways, parking
lots and streets.
Never operate this vehicle on any public street, road or highway, even a dirt or gravel one.
Never take place on this vehicle without wearing an approved helmet that fits properly. You
should also wear eye protection (goggles or face shield), gloves, boots, long sleeved shirt or
jacket, and long pants.
Never consume alcohol or drugs before or while riding this vehicle.
Never operate at excessive speeds. Always go at a speed that is proper for the terrain,
visibility, and operating conditions, and your experience.
Never attempt wheelies, jumps, or other stunts.
Always inspect your vehicle each time you use it to make sure it is in safe operating condition.
Always follow the inspection and maintenance procedures and schedules described in this
Operator's Guide.
Always keep both hands on the handlebars and both feet on the footrests of the vehicle during
operation.
Always go slowly and be extra careful when operating on unfamiliar terrain. Always be alert
to changing terrain conditions when operating this vehicle.
Never operate on excessively rough, slippery or loose terrain until you have learned and
practiced the skills necessary to control the vehicle on such terrain. Always be especially
cautious on these kinds of terrain.
Always follow proper procedures for turning as described further in this Operator's Guide.
Practice turning at low speeds before attempting to turn at faster speeds. Do not turn at
excessive speed.
Never operate the vehicle on hills too steep for the vehicle or for your abilities. Practice on
smaller hills before attempting larger hills.
Always follow proper procedures for climbing hills as described further in this Operator's
Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you start up any hill. Never climb hills with exces-
sively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight forward. Never open the throttle suddenly
or make sudden gear changes. Never go over the top of any hill at high speed.
Always follow proper procedures for going down hills and for braking on hills as described
further in this Operator's Guide. Check the terrain carefully before you start down any hill.
Shift your weight backward. Never go down a hill at high speed. Avoid going down a hill at
an angle that would cause the vehicle to lean sharply to one side. Go straight down the hill
where possible.
Always follow proper procedures for crossing the side of a hill as described further in this
Operator's Guide. Avoid hills with excessively slippery or loose surfaces. Shift your weight to
the uphill side of the vehicle. Never attempt to turn the vehicle around on any hill until you
have mastered the turning technique described in this Operator's Guide on level ground.
Avoid crossing the side of a steep hill if possible.
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